Malfunction Indicator
Lamp
Service Engine Soon Light in the
United States or Check Engine Light in
Canada
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
I
I
I
United States Canada
Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which
monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission
control systems.
This system is called OBD
II
(On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to
assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the
life of the vehicle, helping
to
produce a cleaner
environment. The SERVICE ENGINE SOON or
CHECK
ENGINE light comes on to indicate that there
is
a
problem and service is required. Malfunctions often will
be indicated by the system before any problem is
apparent. This may prevent more serious damage to
your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your
service technician in correctly diagnosing any
malfunction.
Notice:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this
light on, after a while, your emission controls
may not work as well, your fuel economy may not
be as good and your engine may not run as
smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may
not be covered by your warranty.
Notices
Modifications made to the engine,
transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your
vehicle
or
the replacement of the original tires
with other than those of the same Tire Performance
Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission
controls and may cause this light
to
come on.
Modifications to these systems could lead to costly
repairs not covered by your warranty. This may
also result
in
a failure
to
pass a required Emission
Inspection/Maintenance test.
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